A war remains a war: when words must not hide reality
In our work, we come into contact with the consequences of war almost every day. We hear the stories behind the numbers. Stories of loss, fear, trauma, grief, and a life that has been… Lees meer.
Category: English blog
In our blogs we keep track of what we are currently doing. You can read what we are working on, what we are thinking about, what we encounter and what solutions have been found for issues or about projects that we are working on. The blogs disappear over time in a digital archive.
Weed or herb?
The dandelion.Who doesn’t know it?And what do you say—is it a weed or a useful herb? For the Aufatmen (breathing out) retreats for women missionaries, I (E) created a wall hanging. It can accompany… Lees meer.
Time, Money, and Talents: A Lesson in Wise, Faithful Choices
A few years ago, at an organisation we have occasional contact with, there were two short cables that they still wanted to use themselves. It was not entirely clear whether they were DMX or… Lees meer.
Failed Trust
Being honest with yourself is difficult. And complicated. And heavy. And uncomfortable.Yet without being honest with yourself, you cannot move forward and will keep going around in the same circles.When you cannot be honest… Lees meer.
Four Years of Ukrainian Church in Schwerin
Last week we celebrated that the Ukrainian church in Schwerin has now existed for four years. Is that something special? Well… just imagine this. You live in Texas, go to a Pentecostal church, and… Lees meer.
When Growth Deceives and Threatens: The Dangers of the Seeker-Sensitive Church
You might think that a full church is automatically a sign of success. In reality, growth in a seeker-sensitive church can be deceiving. Behind the full rooms and high attendance numbers, there often lies… Lees meer.
Trust… like a flower garden
In the new group therapy series, everyone brings their own theme. This can be anything, such as rest, involvement, or cooperation. When someone chooses a theme like fear or insecurity, we look at what… Lees meer.
More Than a Meal: Why and How We Distribute Food Vouchers
On this side, we distribute meal vouchers that allow people experiencing homelessness to receive a meal from an initiative we work closely with. We personally hand out some of these vouchers on the streets… Lees meer.
“‘They will lay hands on the sick…’ But that is not how it works.”
Recently I spoke with someone again who said triumphantly: “In the Bible it says: ‘They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover,’ so today we can also heal all people. Because… Lees meer.
We are 6 years old! #party
Today, the Emmy Foundation (Stichting Emmy, officially in Dutch) turns 6. Hooray! That means we’ve actually been on this journey for over 6.5 years. Those first six months of planning, organizing, and dealing with… Lees meer.
